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Dollar Tree Finds

Cheap Thrills, Cheap Collectables Dollar Tree is well known for their one buck (now a buck twenty-five) toys that will appease kids for a few minutes, but do they have anything worth nabbing for collectors? On a recent trip to one of my local Dollar Tree stores I managed to find quite a few coolContinue reading “Dollar Tree Finds”

Classic Cinema: Perils Of Nyoka (1942)

Adventure For A Cure Considered by many to be the best “jungle adventure” serial ever produced, 1942’s Perils of Nyoka gives us two female leads, a gorilla named Satan, and a journey to find a cure for cancer. The Republic Pictures fifteen chapter serial also featured a cast loaded with serial legends, future superstars, andContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Perils Of Nyoka (1942)”

The Year Of KISS: Unmasked (1980)

“All I want is a little conversation….” KISS entered the 1980’s in a state of flux. Peter Criss was out of the band and Ace Frehley was becoming disenchanted with the direction of the group. Despite this, he soldiered on and wrote two songs, co-wrote a third song, and provided lead vocals for all threeContinue reading “The Year Of KISS: Unmasked (1980)”

Throwback Thursday: Edward Scissorhands (1990)

“People are scared of things that are different.” Tim Burton is one of my favorite creators. He’s an amazing director, writer, animator, and artist and I love his unique style. He has had a hand in many of my favorite films including Batman (1989), Sleepy Hollow (1999), Big Fish (2003), and Sweeney Todd: The DemonContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: Edward Scissorhands (1990)”

Classic Cinema: Pay Day (1922)

“You’re Working By The Hour, Not The Ounce!” Welcome to the first entry in my new series, Classic Cinema. This series will sporadically appear and will focus on classic films from the years prior to 1980. I’ll continue posting horror film reviews in my Classic Horror series and will utilize Throwback Thursday for any filmsContinue reading “Classic Cinema: Pay Day (1922)”

The Year Of KISS: Dynasty (1979)

“I’ve Been A Gambler But I’m Nobody’s Fool….” 1977 saw KISS on top of the world. A trio of massively popular albums were followed up by a second live album, Alive II, which actually sold better than the much beloved Alive. In April of 1978 the band released their first greatest hits collection, Double Platinum.Continue reading “The Year Of KISS: Dynasty (1979)”

Metal Lords (2022)

“Why can’t we all not fit in together?” I like Metal Lords. The 2022 Netflix tale drops us into the lives of three teens, Hunter, Kevin, and Emily, who don’t fit at their school. Hunter dreams of being in a metal band that takes over the world. Kevin is torn between helping his best friendContinue reading “Metal Lords (2022)”

Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival!

If you happen to be in the Lake Charles area this weekend, be sure to drop by the Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival! This year the festival will take place at the Cinemark Theater located at the Prien Lake Mall. The festivities begin at 11AM and will feature three blocks of short films from local,Continue reading “Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival!”

Spin Master Batman Batcave

“Oh, you’re everything they say you are, aren’t ya???” I really enjoyed The Batman. I recently reviewed it on my blog and loved almost everything about it. I was recently offered the chance to review one of the Spin Master toys based upon the film and decided to give it a shot. In all honestyContinue reading “Spin Master Batman Batcave”

Throwback Thursday: Just One Of The Guys (1985)

“Hey, who do you think you are? Tootsie?” On the surface, 1985’s Just One Of The Guys seems like just another light teen 80’s comedy. When you dig deeper, however, you see that the film is about the imbalance between the sexes (both ways), the social hierarchy of high schools in the 1980’s (and beyond),Continue reading “Throwback Thursday: Just One Of The Guys (1985)”